Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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